Best Restaurants in Vaughan (Jun 2026)
Vaughan's best independent restaurants — from Woodbridge's Italian classics and Keele Street BBQ joints to Japanese izakayas near Vaughan Mills. A food scene built on family-run spots and fiercely loyal locals.
Last updated June 20, 2026
Ranked by the Inside Scoop Score
How this is scored
- National accolades — Michelin, Canada's 100 Best, World's 50 Best and the like, weighted by how prestigious the honour is. The biggest driver.
- How widely it's recommended — how many trusted "best-of" lists feature the restaurant.
- Rating — its Google rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it up.
These add together into the score. The number isn't out of 100 — it's a points total, so the rank beside it is the quickest read.
| # | Restaurant | Scoop Score | Awards | Google Rating | What to Order | Address |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yokai IzakayaJapanese Izakaya | 167 |  |
4.5 ★1,087 reviews | Wagyu Sliders, Crispy Ume Brussels Sprouts | 3175 Rutherford Rd #28, Woodbridge, ON L4K 5Y6 |
| 2 | ZET'S RestaurantGreek Comfort | 167 |  |
4.4 ★1,229 reviews | Banquet Burger, Steak on Kaiser | 15 Jevlan Dr Unit E, Woodbridge, ON L4L 8C2 |
| 3 | Smoked & SmashedBbq And American | 141 | 4.7 ★495 reviews | Brisket Sandwich, Smash Burger (Double recommended) | 8635 Keele St Unit #10, Vaughan, ON L4K 2N1 | |
| 4 | Bartholomew BakeryBakery | 141 | 4.8 ★1,596 reviews | Mortadella, Stracciatella, Pistachio Sandwich, Pistachio Croissant / Pistachio Twice-Baked Croissant | 467 Edgeley Blvd #14, Vaughan, ON L4K 4E9 | |
| 5 | Pollo Loco ChurrasqueriaPortuguese | 141 | 4.7 ★471 reviews | Portuguese BBQ Chicken, Rice | 9661 Jane St, Vaughan, ON L6A 3X5 | |
| 6 | Ricci's Pizzeria & Sandwich ShoppePizza | 139 | 4.5 ★3,515 reviews | Pizza, Panzerotti | 8401 Weston Rd, Woodbridge, ON L4L 0K8 | |
| 7 | Ciao Roma IncItalian Pizza | 127 | 4.7 ★811 reviews | Pizza al Taglia, Margarita Pizza | 28 Roytec Rd #12a, Woodbridge, ON L4L 8E4 | |
| 8 | Vicentina MeatsItalian Deli | 125 | 4.5 ★872 reviews | Porchetta Sandwich, Steak Sandwich | 109 Edilcan Dr, Concord, ON L4K 4P8 | |
| 9 | Hank Daddy's BarbecueAmerican Bbq | 110 | 4.5 ★1,381 reviews | Brisket, Wings | 7777 Keele St, Vaughan, ON L4K 1Y7 |
Ranked by the Inside Scoop Score — editorial accolades, recommendation breadth, and verified diner reviews.